Calumet City SD 155
966 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Calumet City School District 155 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 540 Superior Avenue in Calumet City, Illinois. Situated within a large suburban community in the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, the district plays a foundational role in the region's public education system by serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating across three elementary and middle school facilities, District 155 currently serves a vibrant student body of 966 children. The district's population reflects a culturally diverse community, composed predominantly of Black and Hispanic students alongside multi-racial and other diverse student groups, fostering an inclusive educational environment tailored to early childhood and middle-grades growth.
To ensure comprehensive academic and developmental support for its student body, Calumet City School District 155 maintains a well-resourced professional workforce, as documented in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset. The district employs 140 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 17 instructional aides and over 116 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district staffing to more than 273 full-time equivalent positions. This strong staffing context yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, enabling educators to deliver personalized instruction and tailored academic interventions. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can explore additional information at www.calumetcity155.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (708) 868-7926.
To ensure comprehensive academic and developmental support for its student body, Calumet City School District 155 maintains a well-resourced professional workforce, as documented in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset. The district employs 140 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 17 instructional aides and over 116 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district staffing to more than 273 full-time equivalent positions. This strong staffing context yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, enabling educators to deliver personalized instruction and tailored academic interventions. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can explore additional information at www.calumetcity155.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (708) 868-7926.
3
Total Schools
966
Total Students
140.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 371 |
| Black | 548 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Black548 (56.7%)
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Hispanic371 (38.4%)
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Two or More31 (3.2%)
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White11 (1.1%)
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American Indian5 (0.5%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 966* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 140.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.9 |
Schools in Calumet City SD 155
Found 3 Schools
315 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
302 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
349 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd